Manager of Supply Chain

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Materials Management leader to oversee day-to-day operations across Receiving, Warehouse, Distribution, Sterile Processing, Mailroom and Print shops where applicable. The role drives the local supply chain model to meet patient care needs and maintains regulatory records.

The position requires 1–2 years in materials management with supervision experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years of related materials management experience required.
• Management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of computerized Materials Management Systems preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage department operating budget and allocate resources per approved plan.
• Implement inventory control policies and maintain inventory levels to meet customer needs within financial guidelines.
• Coordinate with Risk Management, Infection Control and OR on handling, assembly, distribution and storage of medical supplies and sterilization; maintain regulatory records.
• Oversee Supply/Distribution/Receiving processes and monitor movement of deliveries hospital-wide.
• Participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams; liaise with other departments and participate in community outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise staff: recruit/train/orient, establish performance standards, evaluate performance, and conduct development planning; maintain open communication with team.
• Maintain records, files, and other department documents.

Skills

Computer software knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Materials management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

Oversees the day to day operations of Materials Management to include: Receiving Warehouse Distribution Sterile Processing Mailroom and Print shops where applicable. Implements and supports the operation of the MedStar Health supply chain distribution model at the local site to meet customer needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and recommendation of the department operating budget and manages resources according to approved budget.
• Implements policies and procedures for inventory control and issuance of supplies and equipment. Responsible for adequately maintaining inventory levels sufficient to meet customer needs within efficient and practical financial guidelines.
• In collaboration with Risk Management Infection Control and the Operating Room oversees handling assembly distribution and storage of medical supplies and equipment requiring sterilization. Maintains records as required by TJC and other regulatory agencies.
• Oversees Supply/Distribution/Receiving process. Coordinates internal processes to monitor movement of all deliveries throughout the hospital.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams and maintains effective working relationships with other departments. Participates on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Selects trains orients and assigns department staff. Develops standards of performance evaluates performance and conducts performance management planning. Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with subordinates to review programs provide feedback discuss new developments and exchange information.
• Supervises the maintenance and preparation of records files and other documents

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field required or
• an equivalent combination of education required and
• related experience. required

Experience

• 1-2 years 2 years related materials management experience required and
• Management experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of various computer software applications.
• Knowledge of computerized Materials Management Systems preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $82,617.00 - USD $157,352.00 /Yr.